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Craftsman EZ3 917.259340 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.259340 Owner's Manual

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Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibiiities
Service and Adjustments
®Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all safety rules and instructions
before operating
this equipment°
FOR CONSUMER
ASSISTANCE
HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:
1_800-659-5917

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  • Page 1 ® Assembly Operation Customer Responsibiiities Service and Adjustments ®Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment° FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1_800-659-5917...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.. GENERAL OPERATION !11, CHILDREN •...

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipmentis maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears wilt repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in materiat or workmanship.
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............OPERATION ............11-16 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........3 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 17-21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......22-27 WARRANTY ..............STORAGE ..............TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........4 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........29-30 INDEX ................REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR .........
  • Page 5 ACCESSORtES AND ATTACHMENTS iii/,l,J/u,,,i II,,,,,,,I,,,,II,II,,HI,,, These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased.. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor+ MAINTENANCE ENGINE FUELSTABILIZER...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK _Ju,,llJ,,u,ll, i,llllllllllllllll Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (1) Hex Boit 3/8-16 x I Seat Mulcher Steering Plate Boot (!) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheet (1) Hex Bolt 5116-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Video (1) Hex Bolt...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of yourtractoral! parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely_ Use the correct tools as necessary to insure ProPer tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 8 CONNECT BAI"i'ERY (See Figs. 2 and 3) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before connecting battery, re- SEAT bands, rings, etc. move metal bracelets, wristwatch Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding. uJl.i •...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 5) The tires on your tractor were overinflatedat the factory for shipping purposes,, Correct tire pressure is important for Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. best cutting performance°...
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE DEFLECTOR (See Figs. 6 & 7) SHIELD Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.. NOTE; Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. •...
  • Page 11 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your product or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED FUEL...
  • Page 12 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith yourtractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustrnents_ Save this manual for future reference° LIGHT IGNITION SWITCH SWITCH POSITION AMMETER LIFT LEVER...
  • Page 13 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses oreye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 14 OPERATION IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCHfBRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. Your tractor is equipped with an operator presencesensing switch. Any attempt by the operator' to leave the seat with •...

  • Page 15: Carburetor

    OPERATI ° The attachments can also be used during the engine WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of up°...
  • Page 16 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is IMPORTANT: BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP attached to tractor. MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT*UP GRASS TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE, • Mower should be properly leveled for best mow!,ng The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- performance.
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBtL ' M_JNTE'NANCE SCHEDULE .,,_'___./__o_//_,,'f AS YOUCOMPLETE _'___O_,_=0_ €0"__"_._ _._._ _.,_,_ ._O_ REGULAR SERVICE .._" __.,_ SERVICE DATES Check B rakeOPorat_on Check Tire Pressure v', ....13'hock for Loose Fasteners Sharpe_Replace Mower Blades _#_', iC LU,,€,ti0, Chart v" CheckBatteryLevel;Recharge "...
  • Page 18 ill illlllllllllJllllllllJllllJllllJllllJllllllllllllllll ii iiilllJlllll illl ii ii illll i iJ iiii iiii i CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 15) Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, nance. unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- tual damage to mower and engine.
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSRBILmTIE$ BATTERY ENGINE Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- LUBRICATION cient for normal use° However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger wit!extend its fife. Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SGo Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade Keep batter:/and terminals clean., according to your expected operating temperatures,...
  • Page 20 CUSTOMER BILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 18) CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 19) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- engine damage from overheating.
  • Page 21 CUSTOMER RESPON JBULITIES MUFFLER CLAMP. CLAMP inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage° SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 22 ICE AND ADJUSTMENTS illl i illl illll illll i i illl CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position° Turn ignition key "OFF"...

  • Page 23: Side-To-Side

    SERVmCE AN ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs° 24 and 25) Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on tevel ground or IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT iS driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURETO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS "PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 24 AND ADJUSTMENTS WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT NUT "A" (See Fig. 26) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools° Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake_ BELT REMOVAL- Remove mower' from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 25 $ERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT Fig. 29) if steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (leftto right) The motion control lever has been preset at the factoryand when wheels are positionedstraight forward, remove steer- adjustment should not be necessary_, ing wheel and reassemble per instructionsin the Assembly section of this manual..
  • Page 26 illll, HL I I I i I I J SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO START ENGINE WiTH A WEAK BATTERY • Raise hood_ (See Fig. 31) • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-...

  • Page 27: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE FINAL SETTING - Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes, Make TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. (See Fig. 33) • Move throttle control lever to slow (,,_) position_ With The throttle control has been preset at the factory and finger, rotate and hold throttle lever against idlespeed adjustment should not be necessary°...

  • Page 28: Cleaning

    STORAGE ENGINE immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL gasoline in the tank inside a building SYSTEM PARTS SUCHAS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,...
  • Page 29 u,JJ:Ji _l::: _ ....TROUBLESHOOTmNG POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel Filf fuel tank Engine not "CHOKED" propedy=, See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section, 3, Engineflooded Wait several minutes before attempting to start Bad spark plug Replace spark plug, Dirty air filter_, Clean/replace air filter,...
  • Page 30 ..,, , .............. TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS ......... i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii1[ ii [ llU _"_ _'_ '_'T'_ ....PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operatoPsafety presence control system Check wtdng, switches and connections If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service cented with attachment clutch department...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY AMMETER I_R_ .._--t_ I R_D _'_____ I CLUTCHI BRAKE .., (PEDALUP) SOLENOID -7-t--_7 ..,,--, i SEAT SWITCH L.J-q- -i ..(NOT OCCUPIED) ! __ :z.._____J_ I--I _-z-4---_ ,-.z-i_ ! c'-'_', 1"...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259340 ELECTRICAL ..
  • Page 33 REPAaR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 146139 Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 STD551025 Washer STD551125 Washer STD541025 I09238X Tube, Plastic, 12" 14494O Case, Battery 109596X Clamp, Hose !47688 Fastener Snap-in I53664...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 38_3...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 151169 Chassis Assembly 140356 Drawbar 1749O612 Screw, Thd. Roll.. 3/8-16 x 3/4 STD551025 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x i6 Gauge 146077 Bumper Snap-In 145206 Saddle 12647tX Clip Insulator °406 Mtg Hole 147633X010 Dash STD5337!0...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259340 DRIVE 92 1...
  • Page 37 REPARR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150071 Transaxle Assembly 140312 Keeper, Center Span 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 17490612 Screw ThdroL 3/8_16 x 3/4 Ty_ "f-t Cover, Pedal 143995 Pulley, Transaxle 8883R 141003 Rod Shift Hydro LT 140186 Pulley, Engine STD56t210...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259340 STEERING ASSEMBLY 7__--_,-_.._ 11 .,., __3_ _-----_---" 42 ,...1.1 ,_ 24/:j_'t" lCa-_ ""-._ 25...
  • Page 39 REPABR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 142O33 Front Axle Assembly 135227 Spindle Assembly, LH. 135228 Spindle Assembly, Roll. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x !6 Gauge 12000029...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 121250X Spring t40551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat Bolt 123976X Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5 STD523710 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC-2A 19131610 153236 Washer 13/32 x ! x I0 Gauge...
  • Page 41 Decal, Drawbar Cntrl Mvt Hyd LT 150927 Decal, Side Panel 149516 Decal, Battery Dngr!Psn/Srs Eng 151302 Decal, Deck Mower EZ3 Mower 145245 Pad Footrest Rbr Sq Craftsman 146709 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 1383!1 Decal, Lift Handle 137537 Decal, Caution, English 145247...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 PARTS REPAIR TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 150600 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine (See Engine Breakdown) B&S, Model Noo28N707-0173-01 137352 Muffler 272293 Gasket, Exhaust 13280324 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90 °, 3/8-18 NPT STD551237...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340 MOWER LIFT...
  • Page 45 REPAmRPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 136973 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 145117 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove STD581062 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x I x 21 Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted I22365X Button, Plunger, Red 122512X...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259340 MOWER DECK 85_._ 21 22 115 _ _116...
  • Page 47 REPAgR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9'17,259340 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 144393 Mower Housing 133943 Washer, Hardened STD533107 Bolt 140084 Arm, Idler 138O17 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 122052X Spacer, Retainer 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 140086 Spring, Torsion Brakes STD624008 Retainer Spring 141043...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259340 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 142930 Housing, Lower 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 150829 Differential Assembly 142932 Seal, Lip...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259340 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 P614 230 @ 634A "k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3°@ 238 0 1022 1034 1029 1023 1026...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.259340 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 138 106 987 95 117 634B ++®® 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 138_ "_rREQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 634A 868 868A 284A 358 GASKET _524 977 CARBURETOR GASKET 1044 305_p 1006...
  • Page 53 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 1090...

  • Page 54: Connecting

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NOo DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 496412 94098 Cylinder Assembly ** Screw, Throttle 495800 399265 Bearing, Cylinder' ** Screw, idle Speed * Seal, Oil 231789...

  • Page 55: Terminals

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION Retainer, Wire Screw, Hex Head 729A 225170 284A 94O73 Gear, Timing Screw, Set 741 262932 810068...
  • Page 56 SERVICE N...
  • Page 58 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING """-..CUT GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. i Jiiiii iiiiiiiiiiii _ 11J _1 /% Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes...

  • Page 60: Replacement

    [RRFTSMRN ® OWNER'S 15.5 HP MANUAL ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC) DRIVE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. 917.259340 Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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